EternalRocks worm combines seven leaked NSA attack tools

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ISSUE DATE: 23 May 2017 TOP STORIES EternalRocks worm combines seven leaked NSA attack tools Hard on the heels of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, a researcher has found a worm that combines four NSA exploits and associated attack tools, including EternalBlue used by WannaCry. READ MORE → Only 9% of parents want kids to be tech entrepreneurs Study shows UK parents would prefer their children to have a traditional job such as doctor, teacher or lawyer. READ MORE → Windows 7 accounts for most WannaCry infections Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Computer Weekly – 23 May 2017: Global ransomware attack could be a security In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the global WannaCry ransomware attack that spread across 150 countries – will it be the wake-up call to take cyber security seriously? We find out how Moscow is leading the way in smart city digitisation. And our latest buyer's guide examines customer experience management. Read the issue now. READ MORE → Agile unlocked: Pivotal uses paired programming and PaaS to bolster cloud app development Digital transformation consultancy Pivotal explains how paired programming, an empathetic work culture and open source PaaS help enterprises achieve their agile software development goals. READ MORE → Security Think Tank: Malware is sneaky What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches? READ MORE → Dangerous IBM marketing emails make me WannaCry Misspellings, suspicious hyperlinks, abnormal sender address, no attempt at personalisation. The classic signs of a phishing email or a botched marketing email from IBM promoting? READ MORE →

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